Susan Michelle Budowski

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Susan Michelle Budowski

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Venice, FL
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Consumer Protection, Real Estate

871 Venetia Bay Blvd., Suite 202, Venice, FL

About Susan

Biography

"Where What's Right Is What Matters"

Timeshare Attorney Susan Budowski

Negotiating what's right.

Timeshare are Not a Real Estate Investment.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Consumer Protection 40%

Timeshare cancellation matters relating to fraud, misrepresentation and deceptive trade practices.

16 years | 500 cases

40%
Contracts and Agreements 40%

Timeshare contracts relating to timeshare owners.

18 years | 500 cases

40%
Real Estate 20%

Timeshare exit strategies involving contract disputes.

18 years | 500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Susan M. Budowski, LLC

871 Venetia Bay Blvd., Suite 202, Venice, FL, 34285

susanbudowski.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Susan online.

Susan Michelle Budowski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

261 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 30 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Rich P | June 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Fantastic Representation!

I contacted Susan to inquire about dissolving my timeshare ownership. During the initial phone consultation, she efficiently gathered all the facts that she would need, and confirmed that she could help me. She quoted me a fee, which I found very reasonable (I've been checking around for the better ...part of a year). I had a visit planned to my home resort, and didn't want any issues to complicate the stay for my guests and myself, so we agreed on a time frame, and Susan contacted me promptly on the agreed-to date. The engagement process was straight-forward and easy to understand. The fee was as agreed. She provided an estimate of the time frame, and told me what to expect at each milestone. Her actual performance was at the very low end of her time estimates, and we were shed of our ownership quicker than I expected. She even saved me half the recording fee by getting the resort to agree to one fee for my back-to-back weeks in the same unit. I had been fretting over this for two years as my maintenance fees shot up in huge increments with no end in sight, and no good news from the many others I'd contacted to end my ownership. From the initial call with Susan, I felt confident that I was finally going to get out. I trusted her, and she came through for me. In summary, she told me exactly what she could do for me, and how much it would cost, then did exactly what she said she would do. If you need out of your timeshare, I encourage you to contact Susan Budowski, and trust her. I am confident she will do right by you, as she did me. Rich P. Davisburg, MI

Posted by Ernie | February 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

THIS WILL DO IT

Highly recommend Ms Budowski: professional, forthright, prompt. I got personal attention, direct communication, and a sense of confidence that she could help. Exceeded my expectations! Same as everyone else, foolishly bought into the Timeshare hustle years ago in south Florida. Paid it off, but co...uldn’t manage to use it when I wanted! Was capable of trading ‘my time’ for stays at other locations, but of course, only at extra cost (under the “Points” program)! My ‘ownership’ really wasn’t worth anything despite what I was initially told, and maintenance fees continued to grow every year. Clearly there was no positive to it all, but I was trapped. I needed to get out. …..... But not so easy getting rid of it! Tired and wary, I was happy to just cut & run. But I didn’t want to make another big mistake with any ‘shortcuts’; I wanted to do it right. Reasons I chose Ms Budowski: an actual Lawyer capable of making contract termination easy, binding & final; great reputation; specialty in Timeshares; a track record; going direct to a Lawyer cut out middleman-fees charged by others, usually charged up-front; her fee is reasonable, and fully on contingency ---- so no-risk; office in FL, near to where industry Major Players are based, so negotiations were direct/personal/quick. …….. I have my release now. I’m done!

Posted by Pure | December 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

I am so grateful! TRUE BLUE

Attorney Susan Michelle Budowski is the ultimate professional! She's genuine, prompt, and kind. I felt her sincerity and commitment at the outset. She's there for you every step of the way.. She responds promptly and over delivers, as she exceeded my expectations. She had my case wrapped up in just ...over a month. She truly knows her craft, extremely knowledgeable. She is Godsend, indeed!

Posted by Sharon | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Susan is a blessing.

We are so thankful we were able to find this ultimate professional to help us end our "timeshare" nightmare in a legal, expedient, trustful manner. Susan immediately responded to our questions and clearly explained how the process would take place. Her expertise in the legal field was obvious and ev...erything went smoothly.

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2014 | Consumer Protection

Susan gets the job done!

After enjoying many years of timeshare vacations, we found ourselves stuck with a nightmare after a final points upgrade, from Platinum to Presidential Reserve. The Timeshare Company wanted to know our main concern for not wanting to upgrade to the next level. We told them we were concerned about the... additional maintenance fees which almost doubled, and they had the answer. They would rent out our unused portion to offset our maintenance fees, and that is what never happened. After trying to contact the person that managed the sale, only to find out he was on a leave of absence. We were then told about a rental program that the company had but you have to do all the work and they get a big percentage. Then a few months later, the phone calls and e-mails started about the sales tactics and misrepresentations the timeshares companies make. We then tried one of these options to sell the timeshare and lost thousands. I even contacted the FBI on this reseller and his scam only to find out he ended up in jail. Currently, even the timeshare company now has a buyback program for pennies on the dollar after having to put out more money for another upgrade. This would then have to be reviewed before an approval of a buyback could happen. At that point, I contacted the timeshare directly and they were willing to take back the timeshare, but without any kind of refund. Was there anyone to trust in addition to finding out that whatever value you may have placed on a purchase was never there from the start? That is when our luck changed in finding Susan. She was up front with her assessment of our situation and was able to navigate the process of getting us a refund of the last upgrade purchase. In addition, Susan was able to negotiate the entire elimination of our timeshare ownership as we wanted nothing to do with dealing with their traps. We were happy to get out of any future obligations involved with timeshare ownership. Susan offers her service with an upfront flat fee, always returned answers to questions promptly and made recommendations of options based on what our end needs were with our ownership. Susan had the knowledge and the contacts to make things happen for our desired resolution. I would recommend her service to anyone.

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Susan Michelle Budowski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Austin Aaronson

Consumer protection lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is smart, conscientious, and dedicated. She is an effective advocate precisely because she empathizes with her clients as people, and truly cares about each case she takes on."

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Geoffrey Cahen

Consumer protection lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Susan and I worked together on a time share litigation matter. Due to her in depth knowledge of the industry, we were able to secure a great result for our client."

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Harvey Stern

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.She is among the best time share attorneys in Florida."

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Lori Caldwell-Carr

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Professional and responsive."

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Larry Heinkel

Unknown lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Few know timeshare law like Susan, and she is diligent in other areas of law as well."

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Mitchell Sussman

Real estate lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is honest, hard working and a credit to the legal profession. One of the top lawyers in her field."

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William Terry

Mediation lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Well qualified."

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Raymond McLeod

Mediation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Recently I participated in a Mediation where Ms. Budowski was the Court Appointed Mediator. Ms. Budowski was professional and effective assisting the parties reach a resolution of the dispute."

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Alecia Reading

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Taylor

General practice lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Susan is a very dedicated and passionate attorney who truly goes to bat for her clients! I am very impressed with her abilities as an attorney and a counselor at law!"

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Isabel Skipper

Consumer protection lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Budowski is an exceptional attorney who is well respected by her fellow practitioners. Ms. Budowski is skilled in handling all aspects of a case, from legal research and motion practice to depositions and hearings. I have referred Ms. Budowski in the past and have been pleased with her ability to handle any issue that arises. Through the course of her career, Ms. Budowski has displayed the utmost professional conduct. I have had many dealings with Ms. Busowski since she started practicing law. In all of my dealings with Ms. Busowski, she has shown the highest ethical standard in the practice of law. She is smart, her legal knowledge is excellent; she has great judgment, and was a pleasure to deal with on the many matters we had had together. I know that when Ms. Budowski is in involved in a case, that she will fight hard but play fair. Susan is an outstanding lawyer who is dedicated to her clients. I believe that Ms. Budowski’s experience is a valuable asset to our legal community."

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Michael Finn

Real estate lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It's my pleasure to strongly endorse Susan Budowski as I know her to be a lawyer of exceptional competence and personal integrity."

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Michael Stratton

Consumer protection lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neera Kar

Arbitration lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barbra Joyner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Budowski is an ethical, professional attorney who has a passion for the law. She works hard to help her clients in every possible way."

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Joan Davis

Consumer protection lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2017

Client’s Choice Award, AVVO

2016

Guardian Ad litem Award of Excellence, Orange County Bar Association, Legal Aid Society

2016

Client’s Choice Award, AVVO

2015

Client’s Choice Award, AVVO

2014

Client’s Choice Award, AVVO

2013

Client’s Choice Award, AVVO

1993

Exceptional Performance Award Robert Gates, Central Intelligence Agency

1991

Exceptional Performance Award Lt. General C. Norman Wood, United States Air Force Intelligence

1989

Exceptional Performance Award William Webster, Central Intelligence Agency

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Chairman & CEO, Hope City United, Inc.

2012 - Present

English Solicitor, The Law Society of England and Wales

2010 - Present

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, The Law Offices of Susan M Budowski, LLC

2005 - Present

Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, THE LAW OFFICES OF SUSAN M BUDOWSKI, LLC

2005 - Present

Managing Member, THE LAW OFFICES OF SUSAN M BUDOWSKI,LLC

1998 - Present

Florida Supreme Court Certified County, THE LAW OFFICES OF SUSAN M BUDOWSKI, LLC

1998 - Present

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Susan M Budowski

1998 - 2001

Vice President, OurBeginning

1993 - 1999

CEO, The Write Touch

1988 - 1993

Central Intelligence Agency, Langley, Virginia

1986 - 1988

Parole and Probation Officer, Maryland Parole and Probation

Associations

2017 - Present

Sarasota County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Law Society of England and Wales

Solicitor

2009 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Timeshare Fraud

In Favor of Client

Timeshare Matter

Settled in favor of my client.

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Education

2002

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

JD

1995

Orlando College

MBA

1986

University of Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1984

Prince Georges Community College

Associate of Arts (AA)

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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